Darwin's Beagle Voyage

  • Voyage Begins

    Charles Darwin is the Captain's Assistant on the HMS Beagle as it leaves Plymouth, England.
  • Cape Verde Islands

    Darwin is excited by his first observations.
  • Crossing the Equator

    Darwin crosses the equator.
  • Salvador, Brazil

    Darwin explores the Brazilian rainforests.
  • Punta Alta, Argentina

    Darwin is intrigued by the giant fossils.
  • Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

    Fitzroy attempts to start a Christian mission.
  • Falkland Islands

    Darwin finds the barren.
  • Rio Negro, Argentina

    Darwin explores the Pampas.
  • Chile

    Darwin sees Mount Osorno erupt.
  • Galapagos Islands

    Darwin finds many species of plants and birds.
  • Sydney, Australia

    Darwin discovers different mammals.
  • Cocos Islands

    Darwin studies coral reefs.
  • Mauritius

    Darwin discovers black lava.
  • Cape Town, South Africa

    Darwin discovers bullock wagons.
  • South America

    Darwin discovers incredible creatures.
  • Falmouth, England

    Darwin returns home.